New: Yongnuo YN 40mm f/2.8N and 100mm f/2N full frame DSLR lenses for Nikon F-mount


Last year I already reported on the upcoming Yongnuo YN 100mm f/2 full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount (above right). Yongnuo also has a new pancake 40mm f/2.8 lens coming soon (above left). Here are the details on both new lenses – for pricing check B&H and Amazon (not available at the time of this post):

Update: the lens is now in stock for $87.98 at Amazon and B&H.

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Additional Nikon D850 specifications


In the past week I have received a lot of details on the new Nikon D850 DSLR camera – thanks to everyone who sent me an email. Here is an updated list of the rumored D850 specifications:

  • 45-46MP full frame CMOS sensor
  • Improved low and high ISO
  • New and improved version of SnapBridge
  • No built-in GPS
  • Tiltable LCD touchscreen
  • Memory card slots: one SD and one XQD
  • AF system from the D5
  • No built-in flash (from the teaser picture)
  • Back illuminated buttons (from leaked pictures)
  • Joystick selector (from leaked pictures)
  • Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (from leaked pictures)
  • 8K time-lapse video capabilities (from promo video)
  • The D850 will be on display at the Photo+ Expo in October
  • 4k UHD video in FX format (with no crop)
  • No EVF or hybrid viewfinder
  • Fast fps (8fps or more)
  • New: the D850 LCD will have twice the resolution of the D810
  • New: slo-mo full HD 120fps video
  • New: the SD slot will support UHS-II
  • New: improved LiveView split-screen display
  • New: improved silent shooting mode
  • New: improved battery life
  • New: lighter than the D810


Other D850 rumors that I am still not sure about:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for July 2017 (all about the Nikon D850)


These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for July, 2017: Read More »

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Major German photo website issues an “online obituary” for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system


Even without an official statement from Nikon, the German website Digitalkamera.de announced the death of the Nikon 1 system in an “online obituary”:

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Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens now shipping, currently in stock


The new Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR full frame lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at:

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The Nikon D850 is the “baby Nikon D5 camera”


Based on the information we have so far, the recently announced Nikon D850 DSLR appears to be the new “baby Nikon D5 cameraI have been reporting for a while. I did receive some tips that the D850 is based on the D5 and not on the D810. There are several D850 discussions online that confirm that statement. For example, this set of D850 specifications reportedly comes from Nikon Austria (source):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #429


→ The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART lens for Nikon F-mount is finally in stock.


→ The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for Nikon F-mount is expected to start shipping on August 2nd/3rd according to the product listing at B&HAmazon DE and Amazon UK.

 
→ Two new Nikon D7500 kits introduced: with 18-300mm lens and with 16-80mm lens.


Rocky Nook is offering 45% off their camera guides with coupon code CONQUER45 (this offer will end at 11:59pm PST on July 30th).


→  Nikon 1000mm f/6.3 lens listed for sale on eBay for $43k.

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